a newspaper or magazine article stating an opinion.
personal article stating
complaints or complements
personal opinions
section of reading could be positive
or negative
blog
could found in sports page
movie critic review
The editorial article shows how the author feels.
madras
light cotton shirt in a bright print, usually plaid.
rivalry
competition
conflict between arch enemy
versus
battle
major hatred toward another
Cyclones vs Hawkeyes
Red Sox vs Yankees
sibling rivalry
dogs vs cats
Creston vs Harlan vs Winterset
Big Twelve
Dophins vs Browns
sympathetic
sharing the feelings of another
feelings
understanding of how someone feels
feeling sad
telling someone your feelings
passionate
someone dies
I felt sympathetic for the stray German Shepherd we found.
I feel sympathetic for the Hawk fans when the Cyclones beat them.
quiver
a slight trembling motion
small shiver
shaking
shaking in fear
uncomfortable shaking position
when I punch my sister the second time she quivers.
I was quivering after the attack.
When the young boy cried his lips started to quiver.
The chihuahua quivered when begging for food.
He quivered at the sight of the monster.
scared or cold people
reputation
the character of someone as seen by others
personality
being known for something
how people see you
what people think of you before they know you
how students have a reputation
He has a reputation with the cops.
The thief had a bad reputation with the police.
I have a reputation for being a trap set player.
suspicious
showing distrust
being eerie
watching closely
gathering evidence
being cautious of someone or something
not trusting
having bad thoughts about someone
if someone is acting out of the ordinary
I am suspicious of who took my 32 GB flashdrive.
He is very suspicious of Tom.
mystery books the detective suspicious of criminal
I was suspicious of the look my dog gave me.
hastily
done or made in a hurry
fast
quick
no hesitation
rushed
not thorough
turning in assignments without much thought
The quarterback hastily threw the ball because there was blitz on.
Making my bed
I was hastily waiting for the football game because I was ready to play.
incredulous
feeling disbelief
not believing
in shock
not trusting in what is said or seen
thinking you or someone else is wrong
I was incredulous did great the first time barrel racing.
hesitation
a pause because of forgetfulness or uncertainty.
balking
waiting to answer
to wait
slight stop because of confusion or indecision.
I hesitated before playing hide-n-seek on a jazz band trip.
The police officer had a moment of hesitation before pulling the trigger.
hoodlum
a rowdy destructive adolescent
naughty
criminal
punk
upset teenager
teenage gangster
The hoodlum stole a car.
The hoodlums were messing outside the store and appeared to be casing it.
My grandpa called me and my cousin hoodlums when we stole the cookies.
stricken
overcome by emotion
loose control of emotions
in shock
hit with emotion
overwhelmed with feelings
muffle
to lessen the sound of
stop sound from traveling
sound booth
silencer on a gun
rebellious
opposing authority
disobeying
doing something without caring about the outcome
resisting
teenagers toilet papering
rumble
a fight between gangs
Chapters 3 and 4
gallant
p. 37
brave, noble
courageous
not scared
one who is brave
heroic
The gallant horse charged on to the battlefield.
Superman
Jackie Chan
The gallant firefighter ran into the burning building.
US Marine
rank
p. 37
having a bad smell or taste
something foul
gross
bad smell/taste
bad quality
unappealing
stinky
The dumpster at the curb had a rank smell.
dirty socks
cow manure
skunk
spoiled food
sophisticated
p. 38
not natural or simple, worldly
fancy
intelligent
very nice and elegant
advanced
The women was a sophisticated person she had no time to mess around.
complex words
English butler
aloof
p. 38
acting distant
hiding their true selves
zoned out
hiding emotions
shy
cold
distancing yourself
shielding yourself
a new kid
not being in group activities
someone who's been hurt--physically or mentally
depressed person
snobby rich kid not interacting
elite
p.41
a socially superior group
higher rank
recognizable by others
special group
the best of the best
upper class
jock--really good at something
elite gymnast
the president
Creston band 2011 at Clarinda
NFL or MLB hall fame
honor bands
tension
strain, unrest
anger
stress
a lot of uneasiness
worry
competition
before a test
getting ready to fight
before seeing the doctor
before a jazz band concert
during state wresting match
Construction worker had tension in his muscles.
Quarterback when a blitz is on.
resignedly
p. 44
giving in without complaint
giving up
surrender
quit
forfeit
Turning yourself in because you give up.
lowering yourself in expectations
give up on trying
The teacher resignedly gave up her job.
reeling
p. 44
staggering or swaying
tilting and leaning
tipsy
lazily moving around
stumbling
dizzily moving
about to fall
a drunk person
a gangster
no control of your muscles
The boat was reeling in the storm.
after someone got punched
defiance
open refusal to obey
disobey
refusing to follow a rule
not doing
rebelling
gum chewing in front of a teacher
going on strike
teenagers stealing in front cameras
giving old people an inappropriate gesture
untrained
contempt
p. 59
scorn; lack of respect
hate
dislike
despise
rude
arguing in court
sneering at someone or something
racism
panic
p. 57
sudden overpowering fear
apprehensive
p. 59
fearful or worried
concerned
rueful
p. 60
filled with regret or pity
sorrowful
sad
after hurting someone
after throwing a late hit
making a mistake that is harmful
premonition
a feeling that something is going to happen
seeing the future
intuition
prediction
feeling like something's going to happen
Chapter 5 and 6
implore
to ask humbly; to beg
pleading
begging
ask over and over for permission
My teacher implored me to stop talking.
little kids asking for anything
The homeless man implored strangers to get money.
The dog implored for food.
sullen
not sociable; gloomy; bad-tempered
grumpy
silence
keep to yourself
when you are sick
when you have suffered a loss.
hue
a shade of a color
light or dark
Eggshell white
ivory
art
subside
to become lower or less
run out
downgrade
break away
sink to the bottom
the seasons
The rumors gradually subsided until they were no more.
His personality subsided because of his drug abuse.
elude
to avoid or escape
incognito
run away from
flee
outwit
exit the situation
detour
evade
to get away
The halfback eluded the defender.
runaways
The criminal eluded the passing cars when he was being chased by the cops.
indignant
angry because of something unjust
upset
mad at something
strong displeasure
The Casey Anthony trial.
racism
animal cruelty
slavery
bad sport calls
grim
harsh in appearance; stern
scary
strict
bad mood
mean and dull
unwelcoming
the grim reaper
the villains lair
a grumpy old man
apparent
open to view; appearing to be true
obvious
right in front of your nose
a flag in capture the flag
one plus one
It was apparent the lion was angry when he roared at the intruder.
conviction
p. 89
strong belief;
commitment
belief something deeply
the truth
a religion
values
have faith in something
God and going to church
Honesty
Vocabulary
Definition
Example
complaints or complements
personal opinions
section of reading could be positive
or negative
could found in sports page
movie critic review
The editorial article shows how the author feels.
versus
battle
major hatred toward another
Red Sox vs Yankees
sibling rivalry
dogs vs cats
Creston vs Harlan vs Winterset
Big Twelve
Dophins vs Browns
understanding of how someone feels
feeling sad
telling someone your feelings
passionate
I felt sympathetic for the stray German Shepherd we found.
I feel sympathetic for the Hawk fans when the Cyclones beat them.
shaking
shaking in fear
uncomfortable shaking position
I was quivering after the attack.
When the young boy cried his lips started to quiver.
The chihuahua quivered when begging for food.
He quivered at the sight of the monster.
scared or cold people
being known for something
how people see you
what people think of you before they know you
He has a reputation with the cops.
The thief had a bad reputation with the police.
I have a reputation for being a trap set player.
watching closely
gathering evidence
being cautious of someone or something
not trusting
if someone is acting out of the ordinary
I am suspicious of who took my 32 GB flashdrive.
He is very suspicious of Tom.
mystery books the detective suspicious of criminal
I was suspicious of the look my dog gave me.
quick
no hesitation
rushed
not thorough
The quarterback hastily threw the ball because there was blitz on.
Making my bed
I was hastily waiting for the football game because I was ready to play.
in shock
not trusting in what is said or seen
I was incredulous did great the first time barrel racing.
waiting to answer
to wait
slight stop because of confusion or indecision.
The police officer had a moment of hesitation before pulling the trigger.
criminal
punk
upset teenager
teenage gangster
The hoodlums were messing outside the store and appeared to be casing it.
My grandpa called me and my cousin hoodlums when we stole the cookies.
in shock
hit with emotion
overwhelmed with feelings
silencer on a gun
doing something without caring about the outcome
resisting
p. 37
not scared
one who is brave
heroic
Superman
Jackie Chan
The gallant firefighter ran into the burning building.
US Marine
p. 37
gross
bad smell/taste
bad quality
unappealing
stinky
dirty socks
cow manure
skunk
spoiled food
p. 38
intelligent
very nice and elegant
advanced
complex words
English butler
p. 38
zoned out
hiding emotions
shy
cold
distancing yourself
shielding yourself
not being in group activities
someone who's been hurt--physically or mentally
depressed person
snobby rich kid not interacting
p.41
recognizable by others
special group
the best of the best
upper class
elite gymnast
the president
Creston band 2011 at Clarinda
NFL or MLB hall fame
honor bands
stress
a lot of uneasiness
worry
before a test
getting ready to fight
before seeing the doctor
before a jazz band concert
during state wresting match
Construction worker had tension in his muscles.
Quarterback when a blitz is on.
p. 44
surrender
quit
forfeit
lowering yourself in expectations
give up on trying
The teacher resignedly gave up her job.
p. 44
tipsy
lazily moving around
stumbling
dizzily moving
about to fall
a gangster
no control of your muscles
The boat was reeling in the storm.
after someone got punched
refusing to follow a rule
not doing
rebelling
going on strike
teenagers stealing in front cameras
giving old people an inappropriate gesture
untrained
p. 59
dislike
despise
rude
sneering at someone or something
racism
p. 57
p. 59
p. 60
sad
after throwing a late hit
making a mistake that is harmful
intuition
prediction
begging
My teacher implored me to stop talking.
little kids asking for anything
The homeless man implored strangers to get money.
The dog implored for food.
silence
keep to yourself
when you have suffered a loss.
ivory
art
downgrade
break away
sink to the bottom
The rumors gradually subsided until they were no more.
His personality subsided because of his drug abuse.
run away from
flee
outwit
exit the situation
detour
evade
to get away
runaways
The criminal eluded the passing cars when he was being chased by the cops.
mad at something
strong displeasure
racism
animal cruelty
slavery
bad sport calls
strict
bad mood
mean and dull
unwelcoming
the villains lair
a grumpy old man
right in front of your nose
one plus one
It was apparent the lion was angry when he roared at the intruder.
p. 89
belief something deeply
the truth
values
have faith in something
God and going to church
Honesty